20. Michigan Stadium aka The Big House (Michigan)

Appalachian State fans will be the first to tell you that the home-field advantage isn't what it used to be.

Still, "The Big House" lives up to its name: its 106,000-plus capacity makes it the second largest college stadium in the country. Renovations are expected to be finished this year to put it back on top.

History is key here: no matter what you think of the Big Ten, there's no arguing that it is the home of one of sports' all-time great rivalries. No matter the records, whenever Ohio State and Michigan play, it's an event.

19. Beaver Stadium (Penn State)

The current home to the largest stadium in the country at 107,282 capacity.

A few things that make Beaver stand out:

- the "S Zone", where students are given white and blue shirts to carve out an "S" in the senior student section;
- the WhiteOut, a night game when students wear all white and the WhiteHouse game, a day game when all spectators are "encouraged" to wear white (try being the game that doesn't, I dare you).
- big plays bring on Zombie Nation, where all Nittany Lions fans wave towels and stomp the stands while the band plays ""Kernkraft 400" by Zombie Nation.

16. Folsom Field (Colorado)

The elevation is off-putting: at 5,380 feet, it's behind only Air Force and Wyoming.

Comparatively, the capacity is small at 53,500. The lack of high-level football has dropped Folsom on my list, but with the Flatiron mountain range as the backdrop, the majestic views still make this a must-visit spot.

8. Doak Campbell Stadium (Florida State)

Again, this is a spot where the football has fallen off in recent years.

The Sod Cemetery is the coolest and most unique thing at Doak Campbell: a tradition started by Bobby Bowden where the 'Noles scooped up part of the losing team's field after road wins and replanted on campus.

It's not going to be the same without coach Bowden. The intimidation factor that makes DC stand out is fading fast.

5. Tiger Stadium aka The Real Death Valley (LSU)

The SEC Tigers hold the true claim to the name, if for no other reason than because they've won more.

This is home to the most raucous tailgate in the nation. It's also the home grounds of Mike The Tiger, arguably the most in-your-face mascot in football.

You will be hard pressed to find a team that benefits more from the wild nature of their fans than LSU. No matter what the record or the talent level of the Tigers, no opponent feels like a night game at LSU is a win.

4. Memorial Stadium (Nebraska)

The sea of red makes this a scene to covet on your to-do list. There's just something to the 'Huskers fans. I mean, they cheer the opponent off the field even after the home team loses.

When balloons are released after the first touchdown, it feels like New Years' Day.

Beyond the football, Lincoln is arguably the coolest college town in the country. The downtown music scene is lively, the bars are crowded but manageable and there's a day to be made out of the downtown if you're not into the tailgate scene.